Meaning & Definition of Precedent in English
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Precedent
/prɛsɪdənt/
noun
1. An example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time
synonym:
- precedent,
- case in point
2. (civil law) a law established by following earlier judicial decisions
synonym:
- case law,
- precedent,
- common law
3. A system of jurisprudence based on judicial precedents rather than statutory laws
- "Common law originated in the unwritten laws of england and was later applied in the united states"
synonym:
- common law,
- case law,
- precedent
4. A subject mentioned earlier (preceding in time)
synonym:
- precedent
adjective
1. Preceding in time, order, or significance
synonym:
- precedent
Examples of using
There is no precedent for such a case.
There is no precedent for such a case.
There is no precedent for such a case.